nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
hand-me-down; food offering to the gods; leftovers; trip from Kyoto to the provinces
occupation (i.e. field of regular employment); steady job; regular work
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
change of job; change of occupation; career change
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
one's body; one's person; oneself; one's appearance; one's place (in society, etc.); one's position
-ness; indicates assertion; come (on); come now; er; um; indicates scrutiny, critique or mistrust
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
having no choice but to ...; all one can do is ...; there's nothing to do except ...; having nothing but ...; there is only ...; having only ...
job hunting; job searching
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
hot spring area; hot spring district
yukata; light cotton kimono worn in the summer or used as a bathrobe
both (people); the two of them
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
sorry; excuse me; thank you
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
one person; one customer; unmarried and childless older woman
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah